The year is 1956. American philosophy student Michael is traveling en route to India when he decides to stop at Links of Burning bush in Scotland for one last round of golf before giving up the game for good. Once on the green, however, Michael is teamed with enigmatic golf pro Shivas Irons, and together the two men experience a great epiphany about the game they love and the world they live in. Based on the best-selling novel by author Michael Murphy.